Abby Huntsman leaves 'The View' amid toxic culture at show and strained relationship with McCain

[Dennis Donovan]

https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/13/business/abby-huntsman-quits-the-view/index.html

New York (CNN Business)Abby Huntsman, who has co-hosted "The View" since 2018, announced on Monday that she was departing the popular ABC daytime talk show. The move came amid Huntsman's complaints about a troubled culture at the show and recent tensions between her and co-host Meghan McCain.

"This is always such a hard thing to do," Huntsman said at the top of Monday's episode of the show. "And especially this table because this is a really special table. The most iconic show I think on television and the smartest women that I've ever worked with. But today I'm saying goodbye."

Huntsman, whose last day will be Friday, said she wanted to join the gubernatorial race of her father, Jon Huntsman, the former Utah governor who announced last November that he is running for the job again in 2020.

But behind the scenes, there was more to her surprise announcement. Half a dozen people who spoke to CNN Business described a toxic work environment, including a soured relationship between Huntsman and McCain. The dispute with McCain was just one factor in Huntsman's feeling that she should leave.

Both McCain and Huntsman declined to comment.

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[marlakay]

1. Meghan should have left

She is the one who starts all the tension. But drama pays and I heard ratings are doing well with the drama.

I watch the show and clap with glee every time Meghan is not there. You can make republican talking points without yelling, whining, and starting fights.

[Raster]

3. But... but... but...

... she's John McCain's daughter.

[marlakay]

4. Another famous persons kids

I wish they would all get a life of their own without parents. That goes for kids of actors, politicians, rich people, etc.

[Raster]

5. The only claim to fame for Ms. McCain is her father...

... without that connection, she wouldn't be on The View, or anywhere else, for that matter.

[Wellstone ruled]

2. Huntsman is leaving to be

a top Campaign for Governor of Utah Operative for her Father.

[Siwsan]

6. I know it's too much to hope that they bring Ana Navarro in, full time

Maybe that would inspire Meghan to leave.

[madaboutharry]

7. Meghan is a very angry and bitter person.

She always seems to look for a way to be offended.

[pamdb]

8. abby and Meghan

I don't watch the View but please take that cow Meghan McCain with you.